The average train between Heidelberg and Detmold takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg to Detmold. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Heidelberg and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Detmold at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 5m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Detmold? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Detmold station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Heidelberg to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Altenbeken station.
Book your Heidelberg to Detmold train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Detmold is 281.7 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Detmold, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, and Altenbeken in around 5h 7m.